What is the difference between an Ophthalmologist and an Optomistrist?

Answer 1

An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor or a doctor of osteopathic medicine who can do surgeries and diagnose all eye diseases. Some specialize in certain eye conditions, and many are involved in scientific research.

An optometrist, on the other hand, has a doctor of optometry (OD) degree. Optometrists mostly prescribe corrective lenses, but they can also diagnose eye abnormalities and prescribe medications for them. The specific conditions optometrists are allowed to treat can be restricted at the state level.

Answer 2

Optometrists are basic eye care specialists who can examine, diagnose, and medically treat eye conditions. Ophthalmologists are a type of medical Doctor Who specialize in surgical procedures of the eye. Opticians are customer service specialists who work in vision care centers and optometry offices.

Answer 3

Ophthalmologyis the branch of medicine that deals with the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eye. An ophthalmologistis a specialist in medical and surgical eye problems. Since ophthalmologists perform operations on eyes, they are considered to be both surgical and medical specialists.

Optometryis a health care profession concerned with the health of the eyes and related structures, as well as vision, visual systems, and vision information processing in humans. Optometrists are licensed medical professionals trained to prescribe and fit lenses to improve vision, and to diagnose and treat various eye diseases.

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Answer 4

The only real difference between the two is that ophthalmologists are physicians who can prescribe any medication and who can perform surgery, wheres as optometrists can only prescribe medication for the eyes.

Answer 5

The first will fit you for corrective lenses, the second will diagnose and treat eye problems.

Optometrists primarily are trained in refraction, however they can diagnose and treat eye problems. Ophthalmologists can do everything optometrists can, but they are also authorized to treat more serious eye problems and perform surgery. If you have a serious eye condition or disease, for example, it would not be uncommon for your optometrist to refer you to an ophthalmologist for treatment, but you would still be under the care of your optometrist.

Answer 6

An ophthalmologist studies ophthalmology.

Ophthalmology is medicinal study of anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the eye.

An ophthalmologist is the person who studies the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the eye.

Answer 7

An ophthamologist is an M.D. who has been to medical school, and has received a complete medical training. An optometrist has a D.O. (Doctor of Optometry) degree, and is only trained in treating vision problems. Ophthamologists, but not optometrists, can prescribe medications and perform surgery.

Answer 8

The ophthalmologist is a physician

Answer 9

Many people are confused about the differences between optometry and ophthalmology. Though they both deal with eye care, there are several common misconceptions between the two. Ophthalmologists and optometrists both play an important role in providing eye care but their levels of training and expertise are quite different.

Optometrists are eye care professionals who provide primary vision care ranging from sight testing and correction to the diagnosis, treatment and management of vision changes. An optometrist is not a medical doctor. They receive a doctor of optometry (OD) degree after completing four years of optometry school, preceded by at least three years of college. They are licensed to practice optometry which primarily involves performing eye exams and vision tests, prescribing and dispensing corrective lenses, detecting certain eye abnormalities and prescribing medications for certain eye diseases.

An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who specializes in eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists differ from optometrists in their levels of training and in what they can diagnose and treat. As a medical doctor who has completed college and at least eight years of additional medical training, an ophthalmologist is licensed to practice medicine and surgery. An ophthalmologist diagnoses and treats all eye diseases, performs eye surgery and prescribes and fits eyeglasses and contact lenses to correct vision problems.

While ophthalmologists are trained to care for all eye problems and conditions, some specialize in a specific area of medical or surgical eye care. This type of ophthalmologist is called a subspecialist. They usually complete one or two years of additional, more in-depth training called a fellowship in one of the main subspecialty areas such as glaucoma, retina, cornea, pediatrics, as well as others. This added training and knowledge prepares an ophthalmologist to take care of more complex or specific conditions in certain areas of the eye or in certain groups of patients.

Your sight depends on seeing the right eye doctor at the right time so it’s important to know the difference between eye professionals. To learn more about the differences between optometry and ophthalmology or to schedule a vision appointment in Medford, contact Medical Eye Center at 541-779-4711 .

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